Planning for Aging in YOUR Community Aging Better

Planning for Aging in YOUR Community Aging Better Together Conference – May, 2016 Sara Zeff Geber, Ph. D. Certified Retirement Coach 11/27/2020 Sara@Life. Encore. com 408. 355. 0101 www. Life. Encore. com 1

Where are you today? Ø What are the age demographics in your community? Ø What have you done, so far, in planning for aging in your community? Ø 11/27/2020 What would you like to take away from this session? Sara@Life. Encore. com 408. 355. 0101 www. Life. Encore. com 2

Life is a Test…Every Age has Challenges! AT age 4, success is TYING YOUR SHOES At age 12, success is HAVING FRIENDS At age 16, success is HAVING A DRIVERS LICENSE At age 20, success is HAVING SEX At age 35, success is HAVING MONEY At age 50 success is HAVING MONEY At age 65, success is HAVING SEX At age 75, success is HAVING A DRIVERS LICENSE At age 85, success is HAVING FRIENDS At age 95, success is TYING YOUR SHOES 11/27/2020 Sara@Life. Encore. com 408. 355. 0101 www. Life. Encore. com 3

Some Facts about Aging – Visible Signs • • Wrinkles, sagging skin Age spots Facial structure Hair loss, color change Loss of height; gain of weight Slowing of movement Lower pitch voice 11/27/2020 Sara@Life. Encore. com 408. 355. 0101 www. Life. Encore. com 4

Less Visible Signs of Aging • Loss of bone mass (osteoporosis) • Declines in biological function 11/27/2020 Nerve conduction speed Kidney function Cardiovascular function Muscle strength Lung function (volume) Breath capacity Sara@Life. Encore. com 408. 355. 0101 www. Life. Encore. com 5

Loss of Sensation • • • Vision Hearing Taste Smell Touch 11/27/2020 Sara@Life. Encore. com Impaired Kinesthesis (poor balance) 408. 355. 0101 www. Life. Encore. com 6

What Do these Changes Mean for the Physical Layout of your Community? • Sight Hazards? • Hearing • Smell & Taste Improvements? • Touch & Balance 11/27/2020 Sara@Life. Encore. com 408. 355. 0101 www. Life. Encore. com 7

Changes with Age Colleague s acquainta nces, others Doctors, care givers, other support Friend s YOU Nuclear Family Extended Family Spouse or Significa nt Other 11/27/2020 Sara@Life. Encore. com 408. 355. 0101 www. Life. Encore. com 8

What Research Tells us about Aging • Social support is key • Relationships trump money • Biggest challenge for widowhood is replacing that relationship • Living arrangements represent immediate social resources Living alone isolation & vulnerability Coho has potential for sharing resources & emotional support Sara@Life. Encore. com 408. 355. 0101 www. Life. Encore. com 12

Giving & Receiving Aid What is your comfort zone? Toileting Transfers Ambulating Dressing Bathing 11/27/2020 ADL Sara@Life. Encore. com 408. 355. 0101 Eating www. Life. Encore. com 10

Additional Help (IADLs) • • Shopping Housekeeping Laundry Handling mail Managing medications Scheduling appointments Managing health insurance Household chores (garbage, repairs) 11/27/2020 Sara@Life. Encore. com 408. 355. 0101 www. Life. Encore. com 11

Plan for the Future How can you encourage good planning in your community? Long-term Care Finances Transitions Final Wishes Estate Planning Family discussions Record-keeping 11/27/2020 Sara@Life. Encore. com 408. 355. 0101 www. Life. Encore. com 12

What Will You Take Home with You? 11/27/2020 Sara@Life. Encore. com 408. 355. 0101 www. Life. Encore. com 13

Live Smart After 50!. . . Content Your Life Lessons: Building the future on your past The Relationship Dividend: Thriving through connection and community Bringing Meaning to Money: Financing your dreams Good Work: Discover what works for you Your Wishes Matter: Making your voice heard Well-being for Life: Choices for lasting vitality Without Delay: Anticipating caregiving challenges The Right Place: Creating a home for your changing needs Living in 3 D: Finding Purpose, Legacy and Spirituality Awaken Your Creativity: Fun, passion, and the artist within Embracing the Elephant: Make way for your future Sara@Life. Encore. com 408. 355. 0101 www. Life. Encore. com 13

Planning for Aging in YOUR Community Aging Better Together Conference – May, 2016 Sara Zeff Geber, Ph. D. Certified Retirement Coach 11/27/2020 Sara@Life. Encore. com 408. 355. 0101 www. Life. Encore. com 15